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| LIVE JAZZ RECORDINGS There are hundreds, and probably several thousand, of jazz performances that were recorded live, and I could recommend any number of them for you. However, it would be helpful if you could provide some more information, such as:1. style(s) of jazz... | |
| Turntable upgrade: What to do? My recommendation of the Basis 2500 and ClearAudio Champion Level 2 were made primarily on the basis of choosing TT's in the "reasonable" price range. The Basis 2800 is an excellent TT, and offers some improvement over the 2500. There is also, I b... | |
| Do "Cardas Caps" make a difference? The Cardas caps were among a group of tweaks reviewed not long ago in "The Sensible Sound" (TSS). Now, I realize that TSS is not the ultimate high-end reviewer, but several of their writers have good systems, and like the rest of us, they have two... | |
| better gear, worse recordings This could potentially be a very interesting thread if enough folks contribute. It points out the double-edged sword of high-end audio, that an utterly revealing system does not always equate to one that is musically satisfying.Over the past two y... | |
| Turntable upgrade: What to do? Boy, this would have been a really contentious debate not so long ago betweeen the "Linnies" and "the others". At one time, the Linn LP-12 was clear the best -- and maybe the only -- show in town if you wanted a truly high-end turntable.I have to ... | |
| What is the advantage of a true preamp? Compared to receivers, separates typically offer the advantage of better build quality and improved sonic performance. Receivers inevitably involve a lot of compromises, since the preamp, HT processor, amplifier, and possibly a tuner, are stuffed ... | |
| Speakers with built in subs? Hi, Tim: Before responding to your question, I have one question for you: what is your budget?Thanks. | |
| VPI ARIES and Lyra Helikon SL You didn't describe whether/how you set overhang and azimuth (a point that Albert raised above), but if that is not done correctly, you won't get the best performance from the arm/cartridge.If you need some tools to help with setup (again, I don't... | |
| Break in period for Audio Physic Virgo 3? Break-in time for dynamic speakers seems to vary from one speaker brand to another. I have owned several brands that took from 50-100 hours to properly break in, but this can be accelerated by running the speakers at a moderate volume for several ... | |
| Are You Content With Your System? As a sort of generic response, I think a lot of A-gon folks have indicated their satisfaction with their systems by listing them in the "Virtual Systems" section. There is a lot of food for thought in those posts, and I commend them to anyone who ... | |
| Glass??? Go to any commercial glass supply company, such as ones that sell glass for residences, businesses, etc. You should get tempered safety glass that is at least 1/4" thick, and if your gear is heavy, then I'd suggest 3/8" thick (which may have to be... | |
| Audiogon Ethics Last year, I got well and thoroughly ripped by several A-gon members when I made a post that pointed out a misleading ad by a dealer. I nevertheless agree strongly with you that we, as fellow audiophiles, need to maintain a level of fairness and i... | |
| How many of us have worked in audio stores? Count me as part of the group that worked in audio retail on several occasions. It was an interesting experience, but not one I'd want to repeat. | |
| Why do I have to turn the volume level so high? Newbee is on the right track. The volume control (or gain) knob is actually an attenuator. Without such a control, your preamp would simply pass the full voltage signal to the power amp. It is therefore necessary to have a control that reduces, or... | |
| Quality of recording vs Musical tastes The expansion of my musical tastes, particularly in jazz, usually occurred for one of two reasons:1. a good friend laid something new on me that I liked;2. the guy who manages the jazz section at my local Tower Records either suggested or played s... |